Prong Setting Super Post

In 1872 Ferdinand J. Herpers patented the prong setting for the Tiffany Company, who had introduced it as the "Tiffany Setting" in 1886.

It is an embrace of a setting, the prongs used in a similar way to how we use the fingers of our hands.

At SWR, we're always amazed at how different one prong-set ring looks from another. Recently, we've moved away from a simple pin-mounted setting. We like to use a prong setting laser-welded to a metal ring inlay. as you'll see below. We find they're stronger that way, and quite striking.

rosewood, garnet, patina'd gold

walnut, client-provided raw diamond (read more about this ring here!)

walnut, topaz

dark bogwood, moissanite, mother of pearl inlay

rosewood, topaz, opal inlay

rosewood and steel, moissanite

Interested in your own prong set wood ring? Get started by filling out our Custom Ring form!

Branch Box Set from Simply Wood Rings: A "How to"

Want a complete set of wood rings including a branch box made of wood you provide? It's as easy as pie! Follow these instructions: 

1. Choose your wood. Is there a type of wood that is special to you and your partner? Or just a type that you are drawn too? Perhaps you have an old piece of furniture, a baseball bat, a tree that was planted when you were born, a special tree you used to climb? Any of these options are possible! 

2. Send us a piece of your chosen wood. To create the rings we need a piece of straight wood that is 2 x 2 x 12 inches. And a branch piece that is at least 2 x 2 x 5 inches. It is possible to combine these two and send a piece that is 2 x 2 x 17-18 inches. 

3. Approve your design. Contact Allison by email or phone (craftsman@simplywoodrings.com, 312 590 6070) to conceptualize and approve your designs. There are so many options! Consider the following: Will you include other materials in your design such as, stones, wood, metal, etc. How will you incorporate other materials? What are your ring sizes? Do you want a thicker ring or a thinner ring? And check out our gallery to generate ideas. 

4. Wait for it! Our rings are custom made for you! They take about 6-8 weeks to complete so be patient and know that you are getting two beautiful wood rings that incorporate materials that are meaningful to you! (If you need your rings sooner we offer an Expedited Service for a fee of $65)

5. After a few weeks you will receive a package in the mail. You will open it. In that box will the most beautiful wood ring set you've ever seen. You will be amazed by the careful craftsmanship and the natural beauty of the materials. You will probably cry tears of joy! 

6. Tell all your friends how much you love Simply Wood Rings (via Facebook and Twitter) 

Voila! If you have any questions, please email or call! Check out our website to see rings we've made in the past! Check out more examples below! 

Contact: 

Allison Taylor

Customer Liaison

craftsman@simplywoodrings.com

312 590 6070

A Conscious Wood Company

We are so excited about our new eco-conscious wood source! Horigan Lumber is a local supplier and their philosophy of preserving the planet's resources closely parallels our own. The Horigan Lumber Website states, 

"We are committed to the environment by reducing the number of trees removed from the forest, the amount of fuel consumed for transportation, and the amount of carbon that is released into the atmosphere by sequestering it as hardwood lumber."

The folks at Horigan save wood that is destined to be chopped up as firewood and mulch and turn it into usable hardwood. Allison and Gus visited their warehouse last week! Check out the photos! 

They picked up some awesome hackberry (which we've never used) and willow! All this wood was once trees that existed in the Chicagoland area. So we can follow our supply chain to the exact address! How cool!? 

We are so happy to have found this wonderful company and look forward to working with them again soon! Thanks Horigan! 

http://horiganufp.com/